Previous Episodes

Sweet 16 isn't so sweet for Skyler, who is struggling with an overwhelming feeling that nobody (family excluded) needs her. Skyler talks with Dr. Laura to gain a more positive perspective on life.

Disciplining Other People's Kids / Monica's daughter attends a school that is planning to enforce a "no-peanut" rule for the protection of an allergic child. Monica feels it's an unfair policy and sees no reason to comply.

Chris, taking the advice of Dr. Laura, tried to convince her daughter not to put her brand-new child in day care. Unfortunately, Chris was met with great resistance by her son-in-law, who has no problem with dumping his kid into some stranger's arms even though the child's grandmother is willing and ready to help.

After having several accidents in her new van, Cory is now constantly nervous and tense while driving - especially with her children.

Veronica's family lives on a ranch with lots of land and animals, including horses. Her husband abuses the poor horses viciously , especially when he's angry. Dr. Laura recommends that Veronica contact 4-H, only to find out her husband is the president of their local chapter.

Would You Give a Kidney? / Jeri's daughter is disrespectful toward her stepfather. It's a common theme for many families (and easily avoided as long-time listeners know), but still, Dr. Laura offers Jeri a very practical tip: Do not allow the stepfather to discipline.

Jen's mom, through her relentless guilt-tripping and mean mistreating, is very close to having her grandma privileges revoked.

Although Carolyn has been separated from her husband for two years, she is sad to tears over his decision to go solo on a vacation to the beach. Carolyn sees the vacation as a chance to rekindle their relationship, but her husband doesn't seem to care.

Is Your Child a Cheater? / After four tours of duty, Russell comes home to face a threat for which he is not prepared to handle: his wife. As an example of her unpredictable nature, Russell tells the story of how bringing home an incorrect order from a restaurant led to a tantrum - food on the walls and all - and threats of ending the marriage. Dr. Laura thinks maybe Russell should take her up on that last offer.

Is there a magic potion or an easy remedy to cure laziness? No, but it's a great question to ask Dr. Laura if you enjoy your rear end being handed to you on a silver platter. Nancy learned this lesson the hard way.